Marlborough Runners in the Boston Marathon

Ten residents of Marlborough are hitting the pavement today in the 116th Boston Marathon.

Each year a handful of local residents take to the pavement in the annual Boston Marathon.  This year 10 Marlborians are part of the stable of runners, and Marlborough Patch will be on top of their progress.  Runners will begin the route from Hopkinton to Boston between 9 and 10 a.m., with the elite finishing around noon and the rest of the field coming in throughout the afternoon.  Today's Boston Marathon runners from Marlborough are: Peter J. Binkewicz, Gary Cattarin, Diane E. Cronin, Gael V. Henville, Issam Krieche, James Lipcon, Meghan Lipcon, Ken R. Mercier, Francis J. Moloney, Scott M. Patnode, Marc A. Reid, Courtney D. Sliva, Douglas D. Sylvester, John R. Tanner, Alycia LeDuc and Marie Leigh.  We will be posting updates throughout …

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Josh Gray

10:23 am on Monday, April 16, 2012

Thanks for listing the additions. The race Website did not have them last time I checked.   more ›

Gone But Not Forgotten

Death Notices: Antoinette 'Ann' Trolla Gone at 98

Here is a list of the names of Marlborough residents who have passed away this week. Service information is included where applicable.

Marie A. (Chagnon) Barry, 98, a native and longtime resident of Marlborough, died Monday, April 2, 2012 at Marlborough Hills Healthcare Center. Services have already been held. William R. "Bill" Short, 63, of Marlborough, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012 surrounded by his family. Services have already been held.  Ardelle M. (Bailey) Correa, 84, a native of Hudson and a Marlborough High School graduate, died Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Services have already been held.  James Scott Ricciuti, 48, of Marlborough, died Thursday, April 5, 2012 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, April 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Slattery Funeral Home, Inc. A …

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Gone But Not Forgotten

Death Notices: Marlborough Loses 2 Centenarians

Here is a list of the names of Marlborough residents who have passed away this week. Service information is included where applicable.

If you know a person who was a current or former resident of Marlborough before they died, and they are not mentioned here, add them to the list in the comments field. Faith K. Peltekis, 59, of Southborough and formerly of Marlborough, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 after battle with breast cancer. A private funeral service was held at Sts. Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church and burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson Street. Beverly J. (Hanson) Ballard, 71, a native of Marlborough, died Thursday, March 15, 2012 surrounded by her family. A celebration of her life will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 23 at the Hudson Elks Lodge, 99 Park St., Hudson. Mildred A. “Millie” (Mauro) Crue, 70, of Hudson, died on Friday, March 16, 2012 …

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AMSA Student Writes Science Fiction Series

Sterling Kelly, son of Horace and Dreama Sloan-Kelly, talked to Patch about his first book and his plans to make it a series.

Sterling Kelly is a 14-year-old young man who is the oldest child in his family. He attends the Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School (AMSA), plays basketball, runs track and loves to program computers. In addition, Kelly is also a Johns Hopkins Central for Talented Youth (CTY) honors scholar with one of the highest scores in the country and has recently published a book. Kelly wrote The Jato Lee Chronicles Book One: The Unknown when he was 12 years old. Printed in 2011, the story is about a 14-year-old ninja named Jato Lee who woke up alone in a cavern in Hirosaki (the name of this world a combination of Hiroshima and Nagasaki) and cannot remember anything from before he got there. "Jato can do all of the things the other …

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Two Marlborough Hikers Rescued from New Hampshire Mountain

Two young hikers from Marlborough had to be rescued late Sunday as they attempted to descend Mt. Monadnock in Keene, NH.

Two hikers from Marlborough required the aid of New Hampshire Fish and Game officers after becoming unsure of their way as they descended Mt. Monadnock in Keene, NH. Sunday evening. Joseph Winer, 22, and Allison Smith, 17, began their hike at 2:30 p.m., said the Boston Globe. "They started their descent from the summit at about 6 p.m. Neither hiker had a flashlight or headlamp and eventually became stranded due to darkness." Fish and game officers found the pair at 9:45 p.m. and assisted their descent down the mountain. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page. If you'd like to receive the daily newsletter with our top stories, click here.

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Patch Facts

5 Things You Need To Know Today: March 13

A state senate candidate recently received the endorsement of former governor Paul Cellucci, and there is a free jazz and blues concert at the Marlborough Public Library Wednesday night.

1. Mayor Arthur Vigeant met with local Girl Scouts Monday afternoon to mark the 100 year anniversary of the group. Vigeant handed out several certificates and awards, and the young Scouts reciprocated with cookies and a merit badge.  2. Former Republican governor Paul Cellucci, of Hudson, endorsed state senate candidate Dean Cavaretta on Monday saying in a note to Patch: "Our towns in the Middlesex and Worcester District have always been about excellence. Excellence in education, economic opportunity and number one for innovation. As a former teacher, coach and classroom aid, my choice for the MA State Senate is Dean Cavaretta. Dean will be the most effective advocate for high standards, professional development and performance based …

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